§ 15271 Ballot Count Verification Process
This law says that right after voting ends, the local election board must count the unopened ballots and check if the total matches the number of voters signed up, then write down the numbers and any difference.
After the town's election day ends, the precinct board takes the sealed ballot box, counts every ballot, and compares that count to the list of registered voters who signed up to vote.
If the board finds 500 ballots but only 495 signatures on the voter list, they note the 5‑ballot difference on the roster as required by the law.
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§ 15271 Ballot Count Verification Process
Last verified: January 10, 2026